Islands of New Zealand

complex world around them (Hofstede, 2001). Although the country itself is not statistically analysed on Hofstede’s website (Hofstede, n.d.), the surrounding countries of Macedonia are, they all display a low individualism score when contrasted to New Zealand. Individualism is the idea that there is a significant amount of independence a society has among its members. In individualist societies, individuals are expected to only take care of their immediate family and friends alone (Hofstede,…

Maori responses in the early historical period were committed by well-established customs and practises. Some of the most important concepts and values were of Mana, Tapu and Utu. They were causes of both order and difference in Maori society. (New Zealand History, 2012). They were forces at work and in daily routines. Maori Values are resources, areas, places and everything that is important and valued by Maori people. This essay will be explaining the value of Utu and how it relates to Maori…

the island of Tristan da Cunha, so the only way to get there is by boat, across some of the roughest waters on the planet. Boats from South Africa only travel to the island eight or nine times per year. The nearest airport is a seven day trip by boat to Ascension Island, so if you are visiting Tristan da Cunha, be prepared to stay there for awhile. The closest civilization to Tristan da Cunha is located 1,243 miles away, on the island of Saint Helena, which is also an extremely remote island.…

Hawaii in big canoes. They had to find their way from island to island by paying attention to the stars, the ocean currents, and the wildlife that lived in the area. With no way to make metal on the island, the people used tools made of wood, bone, and stone. Kings ruled separate kingdoms scattered over the islands, and many chiefs ruled under each king. An explorer named Captain James Cook visited the islands in 1778 and named them the Sandwich Islands after his friend the Earl of Sandwich.…

musical events, etc. could be held here) and community (a place where people can come together). There will be an abundance of bush walks, grassed areas, lookouts over the harbour, walking and cycling paths, rock pools and a new harbour cove. There will be the creation of a new cultural centre that will provide 18,000 square metres for potential public recreational uses and an underground car park (with enough space for 300 cars). Barangaroo Point Reserve is specifically located at the northern…

Student ID:1489761 INTRODUCTION Alcohol is a legal and generally available product in New Zealand (Ministry of Justice [n.d]). The Ministry of Health New Zealand conducted the Alcohol and Drug Use Survey (NZADUS) in 2007-2008. The survey found that alcohol is one of the most common recreational drugs in New Zealand. The key finding from the survey is more than 85% of adults use alcohol in New Zealand. Among that almost 50% of alcohol users are young adults (Ministry of Health [MOH], 2009).…

Common national identity is an important and valuable quality of most states but the degree in which it is threatened by immigrants is often overstated. Though not common, instances arise through immigration which truly threaten the common life enjoyed by members of a state. In these instances, I believe that exclusion can be justified if the reasons for immigration are of a particular variety. I will outline in this essay with reference to Carens, Miller and Blake how I believe immigration…

stars. They brought with them some of the foods that a famous in Hawaii today, such as, sugar cane, coconut, and bananas. There is a separate belief that Polynesians came from the Marquesas Islands, and then a second group of settlers came later from Tahiti. In 1778, Captain James Cook came to the Hawaiian Islands and dubbed them Sandwich…

The gender pay gap is determined by the difference in annual wage of men and women throughout a country (cite). This literature review will discuss the topic of ‘why do women earn less than men’? Throughout the globe this seems to be a sensitive issue and one that has had many debate over the years. However it is important to shed light on the situation, because without the needed help and support, women may never have the opportunity to access pay that is equal to their male work colleages.…

During the film whale rider, we see the characters, Paka and Pai. Paka, growing up the way he did, follows every rule that their tradition has, whereas Pai, being born into the modern world, wants the Maori people to think more progressively. During childbirth, Pai’s mother dies, along with Pai’s twin brother, who was in line for the role of the chief. This is enough change for Paka as he decides that Pai cannot fulfil the role. At first, Paka is just blind to Pai’s ability to be the chief, he…